Industry Use Categories of Isobornyl Methacrylate (IBOMA, CAS 7534-94-3)
Isobornyl methacrylate (IBOMA, CAS 7534-94-3) is a monofunctional methacrylate ester whose bicyclic isobornyl group contributes hydrophobic character and steric bulk. The categories below describe classes of industrial use that have been established in the polymer and coatings industries for several decades. Nexal does not recommend or warrant IBOMA for any specific formulation; suitability is the responsibility of the purchaser.
• Acrylic and Methacrylic Copolymer Systems
Used historically as a comonomer in radical polymerization to introduce a bulky alicyclic group into the polymer backbone. Suitable for solution, emulsion, and bulk polymerization processes commonly practiced in the methacrylate industry.
General End Categories: acrylic copolymer resins; specialty methacrylate polymers; reactive diluents in radical-cure systems.
• Coatings and Resin Chemistry
A class of use established in the coatings industry for several decades. Alicyclic methacrylate monomers such as IBOMA have been studied as backbone components in coating resins where the bicyclic structure influences glass transition behavior and surface character.
General End Categories: industrial coating resins; UV-curable coating systems; general-purpose protective coating formulations.
• Adhesive and Sealant Formulations
A general category of historical industrial use for monofunctional methacrylate monomers in radical-cure adhesive and sealant chemistries.
General End Categories: radical-cure adhesive systems; reactive sealant formulations; general industrial bonding chemistries.
Compound Identity: IBOMA is a liquid monofunctional methacrylate ester, C14H22O2, MW 222.32 g/mol, typically supplied with a polymerization inhibitor. Selection for any specific application, performance target, or regulated end-use should be evaluated by the purchaser against their own formulation requirements and applicable third-party intellectual property.
